Employment Matters

In today's episode, we discuss the case of Wayne Hannan and Scouts Canada. Mr. Hannan had been a dedicated volunteer with Scouts Canada for 65 years, when he was unexpectedly rejected by the organization after his annual application to volunteer. Listen in as we talk about proper policy development for volunteer organizations to avoid such lawsuits. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)

Guest Speaker: Jeff Palamar (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)

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In this episode, we discuss what makes Virginia a unique state to do business compared to other parts of the United States. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California)

Guest Speaker: Tom Winn (email), Anne Bibeau (email) & Victor Cardwell (email) (Woods Rogers / Virginia)

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In this episode, we discuss Germany's new government, and what is on the agenda for them with regard to labour law. We also discuss changes in employment legislation in the Netherlands, including the consequences of the ending of the enforcement moratorium. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Kato Aerts (email) (Lydian / Belgium)

Guest Speakers: Vera Schröder (email) (Boontje Advocaten & Mediators / Netherlands) & Virginia Mäurer (email) (ADVANT Beiten / Germany)

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In today's episode, we provide important advice for employers in Canada including what not to include in employment contracts, as well as recent developments in the law in Saskatchewan. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)

Guest Speaker: George Green (email) (McKercher LLP / Saskatchewan)

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In today's episode, we discuss the Labour Relations Act changes that came into effect in November, 2024, including the certification changes and essential services, and the outcomes of these changes. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)

Guest Speaker: Ken Dolinsky (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)

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In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Wisconsin. Stay tuned for more episodes!

Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California)

Guest Speaker: Scott Beightol (email) (Michael Best & Friedrich LLP / Wisconsin)

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive will introduce gender pay gap reporting obligations across the EU. It also introduces pay assessments, as well as other measures to increase pay transparency in recruitment and in the workplace. The Directive aims to ensure equal pay between men and women for equal work or work of equal value. The Directive applies to people working in the EU, irrespective of where their organisation is headquartered. Listen in as we discuss the timeline of the Directive, applicability, key requirements and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Simon Söderholm (email) (Advokatfirman Vinge / Sweden)

Guest Speakers: Ailie Murray (email) (Travers Smith LLP / England & Wales), Katarzyna Komolibio (email) (Miller Canfield / Poland) & Laure Hosni (email) (August Debouzy / France)

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Following the recent earthquake tremors in Bangkok, many companies—especially those in high-rise offices—have expressed confusion and concern about proper HR protocol and legal responsibility in the aftermath of natural disasters. While the physical impact was minimal, the emotional and operational aftershocks were widely felt.

Given Japan’s extensive crisis preparedness culture and Rikisuke’s legal expertise, this episode will offer meaningful insights that many Thai companies are urgently seeking. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Kulnisha Srimontien (email) (Price Sanond Limited / Thailand)

Guest Speaker: Rikisuke Yamanaka (email) (Ushijima & Partners / Japan)

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On today's episode, we discuss recent developments in US Higher Education, including Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, and the new significance behind this case under the Trump Administration, as well as the "Dear Colleague" letters issued by the US Department of Education this year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Marcia DePaula (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC)

Guest Speaker: Derek Ishikawa (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP)

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In today's episode, we discuss the fact that Israel has been in a state of war for the past year, and how this has impacted work in labor law. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance / Fátima Freitas Advogados / Angola)

Guest Speakers: Ilan Winder (email) & Noah Feller-Maman (email) (Naschitz Brandes Amir & Co Advocates / Israel)

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